How do you prepare for a ride on your motorcycle? Many a motorcycle accident victim has been caught without the appropriate safety gear and training, making the consequences of a crash more severe than it might have been otherwise. Taking the right precautions before...
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Year: 2015
Are cyclists ever considered to be pedestrians in Connecticut?
Did you know that a bicyclist who chooses to ride on a sidewalk in Connecticut can actually be considered a pedestrian? Typically, cyclists fall into their own category, but they are still considered to be "vehicles" according to traffic law. A cyclist may very well...
How big of a role does truck driver fatigue really play?
Do you know what type of vehicle constitutes a "large truck?" Even though many Connecticut residents suffer truck accident injuries every year, a surprising number have difficulty identifying large trucks -- and even fewer understand the crash statistics surrounding...
Cyclists, drivers responsible for preventing summer car accidents
Did you know that the warmer summer months are a prime time for bicycle accidents? A larger number of Connecticut cyclists become car accident victims during this time of year, often because roads become more congested with road-tripping drivers and bicyclists...
Is the drunk driver the only party to blame in an accident?
Did you know that the driver may not be the only legally responsible party in a drunk driving case? In fact, the establishment that served the driver to the point of drunkenness may also be held accountable if an alcohol-related accident occurs. Regulations known as...
Motorcycle fatality rates drop precipitously with helmet use
What is your opinion about motorcycle helmets? Are they bulky and uncomfortable -- or necessary for personal safety? As a motorcyclist, you might not believe that only 19 states and the District of Columbia currently have universal helmet laws for all motorcycle...
Norwalk lauded for approach to pedestrian accident prevention
Hit-and-run accidents at unsafe intersections cause scores of pedestrian accident injuries every year in Connecticut. Although these incidents can be easy to prevent with better signage and driver awareness, not every municipality prioritizes pedestrian safety. In the...
Connecticut woman to receive psych evaluation after hit and run
A 42-year-old female former state corrections officer who is facing charges in a hit and run accident that killed a 51-year-old mother and injured her 11-year-old son, will undergo a psychiatric examination to determine whether she is competent enough to stand trial...
Connecticut man arrested on multiple charges after hit-and-run
A 25-year-old man from Stamford is facing multiple charges following an alleged hit and run accident that occurred on June 14. The charges against the man include leaving the scene of an accident, second degree assault with a motor vehicle while under the influence of...
Motorcyclist remains in hospital after hit and run accident
A man is in critical condition after his motorcycle was involved in a hit and run accident that has left him in the hospital. The accident occurred on June 7 around 11:20 p.m. Police believe that the driver of a dark colored Mazda 3 was responsible for the crash....